2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer & IS Security in the Southwest Region

Computer & IS Security is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #84 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for computer and IS security students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School for Your Bachelor's Degree

The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer & IS Security in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for computer and IS security, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Computer & IS Security Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for computer and IS security.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

 

Most Popular Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Computer & IS Security in the Southwest Region

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for computer and IS security students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

268 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In TX

#1 Best Quality In TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer and IS security. UTSA is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Antonio. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Texas.

There were about 268 computer and IS security students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX

46 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In TX

#3 Best Quality In TX

Hallmark University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer and IS security. Hallmark is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Antonio. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Texas.

There were about 46 computer and IS security individuals who graduated with this degree at Hallmark in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from Hallmark University

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OK

46 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OK

#1 Best Quality In OK

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in computer and IS security has to check out Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the distant town of Okmulgee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 46 computer and IS security students who graduated with this degree at OSU Institute of Technology in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

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University of Phoenix - Arizona
Tempe, AZ

25 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AZ

#1 Best Quality In AZ

University of Phoenix - Arizona is a popular choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in computer and IS security. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Arizona.

There were roughly 25 computer and IS security students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from University of Phoenix - Arizona

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Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#3 Most Popular In TX

#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of San Antonio, OLLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Texas. More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from Our Lady of the Lake University

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University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ

4 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In AZ

#2 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in computer and IS security in Arizona. More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from University of Advancing Technology

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LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

1 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#4 Most Popular In TX

LETU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Longview.

There were about 1 computer and IS security individuals who graduated with this degree at LETU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from LeTourneau University

9

Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX

#5 Most Popular In TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from Collin County Community College District

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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

#5 Most Popular In TX

Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in computer and IS security from Wayland Baptist University

 

Best Computer & IS Security Colleges by State

Explore the most popular computer and IS security colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	544	232
Oklahoma	390	28
Arizona	342	48
New Mexico	216	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Computer & IS Security is one of 6 different types of Information Technology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Information Technology Project Management	154
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager	89
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster	13
Information Technology Management	7
Network & System Administration/Administrator	2
Computer Support Specialist	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis. More about our data sources and methodologies.